There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Geneva by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
50 minCHF 2–8Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vivestrain Ter
1h 14mCHF 8–20Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Genève41.6 km
49 minCHF 2–3Drive 39.8 km
- Drive from Annecy to Genevacar 39.8 km
31 minCHF 7–10
Annecy to Geneva by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 2 - SFr 3 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Geneva is to drive which takes 31 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy - Bus Station station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Annecy and arriving at Geneve-Eaux-Vives. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Annecy and Geneva is 42 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Geneva without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 8.
The bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Annecy to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Geneva is to bus which takes 50 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 20 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost CHF 2–5 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vives hourly. Tickets cost CHF 8–20 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vives
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Annecy to Geneva train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve-Eaux-Vives station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Geneva is 40 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Annecy to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















